Understanding the Intersex Community
“You are human; you are whole. You are normal. Intersex is normal...We love you, and you are not alone.” - Former HRC Foundation Youth Ambassador Jahni Leggette (she/they)
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Health & Aging
Fear of discrimination causes many LGBTQ+ people to avoid seeking care. And when they do get treatment, studies have shown that LGBTQ+ people are often not treated with the respect or cultural competence that all patients deserve.
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Research on LGBTQ+ People and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, HRC Foundation has been actively engaged in research to monitor and understand the impact of the pandemic on the physical, mental,…
Coming Out to Your Doctor
Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, psychotherapists and other professionals treating you need to know about your sexual orientation and gender identity to give the best care possible.
Resources for the LGBTQ Community Around COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues sweeping the world, hundreds of thousands of people have contracted the virus, and every community has been affected. The LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. — along with…
QTBIPOC Mental Health and Well-Being
LGBTQ+ people of color, similar to their broader LGBTQ+ community, experience alarmingly high rates of mental health challenges. It disrupts their daily lives and can be life-threatening, especially for children…
Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients
Below are links to resource pages that may be of interest to LGBTQ+ patients.
HRC Launches Interpersonal Violence Report During COVID-19
Our isolated environment, as well as the numerous financial and additional stressors brought by COVID-19, creates an increased risk of intimate partner violence -- a risk which is that much…
Healthcare Facilities Search
Use this tool to find healthcare facilities near you that are evaluated in the Healthcare Equality Index. The HEI 2024 features nearly 2400 healthcare facilities nationwide, including those that actively…
What To Do If You Experience Discrimination
The LGBTQ+ community is more likely to experience discrimination in healthcare settings than our non-LGBTQ+ counterparts – learn about steps you can take if you aren’t treated fairly.
HRC’s Guide to Getting It Right: Reporting about HIV
This guide is meant to be a starting point for reporters, journalists, bloggers, and community advocates interested in covering the the HIV epidemic both accurately and compassionately.
Love Conquers Hate
